Dog Grooming Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Part of a small family business currently run by the Head groomer Maddy. It has been recently renovated in a beautiful listed building with new equipment and friendly customers. Remembering that with any job there is much to learn, Maddy is keen to help anyone gain as much grooming understanding and experience as she can.
As an assistant groomer you will be assisting Maddy by:
- bathing dogs
- drying dogs
- grooming dogs with guidance
- general customer service, to book appointments and contact customers with grooming enquiries
- ensure facilities are of a high standard of cleanliness
- help other heads of department with reasonable tasks
- tool maintenance and cleaning equipment
Desired Skills & Personal Qualities:
- Experience working and handling dogs is preferable
- Have experience working in a fast paced environment is a bonus
- Have excellent communication skills
- Time keeping
- Must be enthusiastic, willing to learn and have a real passion for dogs
Desired Qualifications:
- Maths & English GCSE’s are desired but not essential
Training
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprenticeship
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Future Prospects:
- Staying on in bristles and paws and helping grow the business.
- Dog groomer/stylist
Things to consider:
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- Learning with high-quality tools and materials and free samples from The Pink Footed Goose Soap and Candle Co.
- Working in a beautiful listed building in a scenic and friendly village.
- A supportive work environment alongside those with decades of experience in different fields
- The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: dog groomer preston
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dog Grooming Apprentice roles across KEITS Training Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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